Resume
Brian Silva
Associate Director of Creative Strategy · San Antonio, Texas
Digital creative leader and visual strategist with 15+ years of experience developing integrated campaigns, brand systems, social-first content, digital advertising, motion graphics, and video across agency, corporate, nonprofit, and public-sector environments. Experienced in leading multidisciplinary creative teams, presenting creative vision to executive stakeholders, and guiding high-volume work from concept through production. Known for strategic storytelling, strong art direction, brand stewardship, team mentorship, and a hands-on player-coach leadership style.
BrianTheSilva@gmail.com · (210) 725-5289 · LinkedIn
Core Competencies
Leadership & Strategy
Creative direction · Brand strategy · Campaign strategy · Content strategy · Stakeholder management · Team leadership · Creative operations · Executive communications
Craft & Execution
Art direction · Concept development · Visual design · Motion graphics · Video production · Presentation design · UX/UI design · Storyboarding
Tools & Workflow
Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign, Animate, Lightroom) · Microsoft Office · Asana, Frame.io, Teams, Slack
Professional Experience
Associate Director of Creative Strategy
- Lead creative direction and campaign strategy across multiple client accounts—integrated campaigns spanning digital, social, video, and experiential.
- Manage and mentor a cross-functional creative team of designers, copywriters, and video editors.
- Partner with executive stakeholders and account leadership on brand strategy, messaging frameworks, and campaign concepts aligned to business goals.
Selected Delivered high-visibility campaigns supporting regional and citywide marketing efforts; streamlined creative workflows and feedback cycles.
Senior Creative Strategist
- Developed and executed integrated marketing strategies across web, social media, and video platforms.
- Led concept development and visual storytelling for campaigns, presentations, and branded content.
- Supported executive communications through presentation design and strategic storytelling.
Video Production Specialist I
- Produced motion graphics, video, and multimedia assets for enterprise marketing and internal communications.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring on-time delivery and high-quality execution.
Selected Delivered 15 life-insurance advice videos ahead of scheduled flight dates, accelerating go-to-market timelines.
Lead Visual Designer
- Led art direction and visual design for exhibitions, integrated campaigns, and institutional branding.
- Developed cohesive brand systems across print, digital, and environmental design.
Selected Led brand systems for rotating exhibitions, translating curatorial concepts into cohesive experiential design.
Earlier
Graphic Designer
The DeBerry Group (now talkStrategy) · 2018
Graphic Designer
Aguillion & Associates · 2017
Graphic Designer
Sprout Marketing · 2013–2016
Executive Assistant
Internacional Realty (now MOX) · 2009–2012
References available upon request.